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listing_id: SD260004604
status: Active
price: 2879900
beds: 6
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 2803
sqft_lot: 17276
lot_acres: 0.4
year_built: 1980
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "489  La Costa Ave."
city: Encinitas
state: CA
zip: 92024
county: "San Diego County"
lat: 33.083773
lng: -117.300827
days_on_market: 66
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Kristine Jolly"
list_office: "LPT Realty,Inc"
list_agent_phone: "(619) 884-5747"
list_agent_license: 01185186
mls_source: SDMLS
modified: 2026-05-02
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Diego County | Encinitas | 92024 | 489 La Costa Ave.

489 La Costa Ave., Encinitas, CA 92024

MLS: SD260004604 | Status: Active | Price: $2,879,900
Beds/Baths: 6 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
6 3 /1 2,803 0.4 1980

Remarks

I am excited to share a rare opportunity for a beautiful single-level property located just a short walk to the beach with ADU & Fully Paid Solar system The main home features 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and ensuite bath. The interior offers a light-filled great room with an impressive fireplace, a dining area perfect for entertaining, and a kitchen complete with leathered granite counters, warm cabinetry, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, separate laundry room with storage closets and direct access to the double garage. Outside, you will find a secure front patio with a soothing water feature and a private backyard oasis that includes a vaulted patio cover, a BBQ station, a circular conversation area, and a large TV entertainment center as well as room for children and pets to enjoy the fully fenced area. Additionally, the property includes a detached 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit with its own kitchen, private patio, and direct access parking—ideal for rental income or as an in-law suite. Practical amenities include a double garage, ample off-street parking, a storage shed, and RV parking with full hookups and a clean-out.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SD260004604
MLS Source San Diego MLS
Days on Site 66

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Built-in BBQ Grill, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range, Oven Range - Gas, Dryer
Fireplace Gas Burning, Living Room
Laundry Hookup - Electric, In Laundry Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Forced Air, Other

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Pool Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Facing Front, Garage, Other, RV/Boat Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Water Other, Public
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Kristine Jolly
LPT Realty,Inc
License #: 01185186
Phone: (619) 884-5747

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Capri Elementary School public K-6 0.93 mi 9
Paul Ecke-Central Elementary School public K-6 1.79 mi 9
Aviara Oaks Middle School public 6-8 1.96 mi 7
El Camino Creek Elementary School public K-6 2.43 mi 10
La Costa Canyon High School public 9-12 2.78 mi 9
Sunset High (Continuation) School public 9-12 3.07 mi 6
Carlsbad Adult public UG 3.32 mi N/A
La Costa Heights Elementary School public K-6 3.32 mi 10
Pacific Rim Elementary School public K-5 3.32 mi 10
Calavera Hills Elementary School public K-5 3.32 mi 8
Calavera Hills Middle School public 6-8 3.32 mi 6
Aviara Oaks Elementary School public K-5 3.32 mi 10
Hope Elementary School public K-5 3.32 mi 7
Flora Vista Elementary School public K-6 3.34 mi 8
Ocean Knoll Elementary School public K-6 3.39 mi 7
Oak Crest Middle School public 7-8 3.47 mi 7
Poinsettia Elementary School public K-5 3.55 mi 8
San Dieguito High Academy public 9-12 3.56 mi 10
Mission Estancia Elementary School public K-6 3.69 mi 9
La Costa Meadows Elementary School public K-5 3.73 mi 9

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
265 Sanford Street $3,125,000 4 4/1 3,193 Active
1551 Burgundy Rd $2,999,000 4 3 2,307 Active
1214 Wind Star Way $2,395,000 4 4 3,274 PendingDoNotShow
6512 Surfside Ln $2,748,000 3 2/1 1,791 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Kristine Jolly, (619) 884-5747.